Principal AI & Data Solutions Architect (Splunk)

Iron Bow Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Bow Technologies is seeking a Principal Solution Architect with deep Splunk expertise to join the CTO office's AI & Data practice. You will lead technical work for Splunk-based security, observability, and data initiatives, interfacing with Cisco and partner ecosystems in government, healthcare, and commercial spaces.

The role requires designing hybrid Splunk deployments, advising on data onboarding, and guiding customers through SIEM modernization and AIOps strategies.

Qualifications

• Over a decade of engineering/consulting in security, IT ops, or data platforms.
• 7+ years designing Splunk deployments in large environments (govt preferred).
• Architect multivendor security and data solutions for enterprise customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery, architecture, and solution development for SIEM modernization and observability.
• Design deployments of Splunk Enterprise and Cloud across hybrid environments.
• Develop data onboarding, CIM/OCSF normalization, and cost-control strategies.
• Architect security operations with Splunk ES, UEBA, and SOAR integrations.
• Provide pre-sales support, RFP responses, and technical mentorship.
• Coordinate with partner teams and ensure governance and compliant designs.

Skills

Splunk architecture

Splunk Enterprise

Splunk Cloud Platform

Splunk Enterprise Security

SOAR

Security operations

Pre-sales leadership

AI & ML for data

Python scripting

Rest APIs

Cloud platforms

Arch/Design reviews

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Relevant vendor certifications (Splunk, CISSP, etc.)

Tools

Splunk ES

Cisco XDR integration

OpenTelemetry

AppDynamics

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Iron Bow Technologies is seeking a Principal Solution Architect with deep Splunk expertise to join the CTO office's AI & Data practice. You will lead technical work for Splunk-based security, observability, and data initiatives, interfacing with Cisco and partner ecosystems in government, healthcare, and commercial spaces.

The role requires designing hybrid Splunk deployments, advising on data onboarding, and guiding customers through SIEM modernization and AIOps strategies.